Lakewood's Jarred Chorpenning attempts to break a tackle during a Week 2 game against Liberty Union. Chorpenning has stepped into varsity action this season and is filling a hole at H-back.

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Lakewood junior Jarred Chorpenning received a taste of varsity action on the basketball court a year ago.

He wanted to duplicate that this fall on the football field. The season has reached the halfway point, and Chorpenning has become one of Lakewood's reliable offensive weapons.

"Playing JV last year really helped me," said Chorpenning, who is playing at H-back and strong safety. "I tried not to miss any days of practice, being here every day... It is hard to get up every day during two-a-days especially." ...